CenCITT 1992-99 THESES/DISSERTATIONS
Atkins, M.S., "Process Diagnostics: A New Strategy for Process Evaluation and Improvement", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, July 1999.
Baker, A., "An Evaluation of Sorption Models of Organic Compounds onto Activated Sludge", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, 1996.
Batzer, S., "An Analytical and Experimental Investigation into Chip Morphology in Orthogonal Machining", Ph.D. Thesis, Michigan Technological University, April, 1998.
Bergstrom, A., "Mechanistic Models for Predicting the Cutting Force System and Chip Character in Drilling", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, October, 1997.
Bergstrom, A.W., "Reducing the Environmental Impact of the Drilling Process", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, November, 1997.
Berthold, U., "Design for Recycling and Reuse Illustrated on a Washing Machine", submitted as a thesis requirement to the Institute fuer Allgemeinen Maschinenbau, Chemnitz, Germany, 1995.
Bjorklund, M.C., "Methane Conversion in the Simulated Countercurrent Moving Bed Chromatographic Reactor", Ph.D. Thesis, University of Minnesota, December, 1999.
Burns, R.A., "Effect of Inorganic Ions in the Heterogeneous Photocatalysis of Trichloroethylene", Master of Science Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University, December, 1996.
Cao, T., "Modeling of the Thread Tapping Process: Chip Formation and Cutting Fluid Lubrication", Ph.D. Thesis, Michigan Technological University, August, 1998.
Churches, D.C., "Clean Manufacturing in Organically Bonded Foundry Cores", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 1994.
Cozzens, D.A., "A Study of Cutting Fluids and Workpiece Surface Error in the Boring of Cast Aluminum Alloys", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, July 1995.
Dechapanya, W., "Modifying Analytical Hierarchy Processing (AHP) for Multi-Criteria Process Analysis of Economic and Environmental Performance Measures", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, July, 1998.
Dechapanya, W., "Photocatalytic Conversion of Methane to Methanol", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, June, 1999.
Dhennin, M., "Assessment and Optimization of Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention Benefits from an Electrodeposition Paint System", Master of Science Thesis, University of Minnesota, 1996.
Dillon, C.D., "In-Line Copper Recovery Technology", Master of Science Thesis, University of Minnesota, 1999.
Evans, M.A., "Formaldehyde and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emissions from Particleboard in a Fixed Bed Combustor", Master of Science Thesis, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1994.
Farmer, R., "Process Variables and Optimization Studies", Master of Science Thesis, University of Minnesota 1994.
Figueroa, A., "Modeling of Steam Generating Equipment and Development of the Boiler and Combustion Analysis Tool", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, May, 1998.
Figueroa, R.J., "Data Integration and Evaluation of Assembly/Disassembly via Software Plugins to CAD Systems", Master of Science Thesis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999.
Filopovic, A., "Cutting Fluid System Dynamics: Modeling and Control", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, August, 1998.
Gowaikar, H., "Characterization of the Dynamic Behavior of a Cutting Fluid System", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, July, 1997
Haan, D., "Force Prediction in Drilling Incorporating an Asperity Interface Model", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, October, 1996.
Herlevich, J.A., Jr., "Conceptual Design Stage Chemical Process Evaluation to Optimize Economic, Safety, and Pollution Prevention Attributes - Comprehensive Assessment of Heat and Power Cogeneration Processes", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, March, 1997.
Hiew, D.S., "Development of the Environmental Fate and Risk Assessment Tool (EFRAT) and Application to Solvent Recovery from a Gaseous Waste Stream", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, August, 1998.
Hokanson, D.R., "Development of Software Design Tools for Physical Property Estimation, Aeration and Adsorption", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, 1996.
Hu, S., "Development of a Kinetic Model for the H2O2/UV AOP and Modeling Case Studies", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, July, 1997.
Huff, B., "A Model for Ultrafiltration Performance Prediction", Master of Science Thesis, University of Minnesota, 1999.
Hunek, B., "Pollution Preventing Photoresists in Microcircuit Fabrication", Written Part of Ph.D. Qualifying Exam, University of Minnesota, 1997.
Jacque, G., "Photocatalytic Destruction of Gas Phase Organic Contaminants", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, October, 1997.
Jewel, L.J., "Organic Solvent Recovery Using Membranes," Master of Science Thesis, University of Minnesota, September, 1994.
Kirchhoff, O., "Disassembly: The First Step in Demanufacturing Discarded Products", submitted as a thesis requirement to the University of Aachen, Germany, 1995.
Kistler, K.R., "New Materials for Deicing Aircraft", Written Part of Ph.D. Qualifying Exam, University of Minnesota, 1996.
Kutsovskaya, M., "Recovery of Lime, Sulfur, and Iron via Utilization of Gypsum and Pyrite Wastes", University of Minnesota, In preparation for October, 1995.
Lee, K.H., "Destructive-Disassembly of Virtual Prototypes", Master of Science Thesis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998.
Li, H., "Prediction of Cylinder Boring Surface Errors With and Without Cutting Fluids", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, May, 1997.
Liu, B., "A Feasibility Study of Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Detoxification in Water", Master of Science Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University, October, 1995.
Liu, J.B., "Removal and Destruction of Toxic Organic Contaminations in Water Using Adsorption and Photocatalytic Oxidation", Ph.D. Dissertation, Michigan Technological University, 1995.
Miller, M.D., "Development of a Physical Property Management System to Support Clean Process Designs", Master of Science Thesis, Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, January, 1997.
Oman, E., "Application of Multi-phase Heterogeneous Catalytic Wet Oxidation of Multiple Organic Contaminants in Waste Water to International Space Station (ISS) Potable Water Reclamation: Model Development, Quality Assurance, Model Calibration, and Model Predictions", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, May, 1998.
Parikh, P.B., "Implementation and Application of the Dow Hazard Evaluation Indices in a Computer-Based Environment", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, Fall, 1996.
Philipps, K.K., "An Investigation on the Shearing of Automotive Grade Polypropylene and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene to Facilitate Recycling", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, April, 1995.
Rao, P.D., "Prediction of Chip Morphology in Orthogonal Machining Processes", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, August, 1997.
Sandell, J.F., "The Fate and Transport of Lead in a Municipal Waste Combustor", Ph.D. Dissertation, Michigan Technological University, 1995.
Sangwichien, C., "Modeling and Evaluating Solvent Recovery Technologies Applied to Industrial Pollution Prevention", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, July, 1998.
Sanongraj, S., "Correlation of Aqueous Single Solute Adsorption Isotherms of Organic Compounds with a Combination of the Polanyi Adsorption Potential Theory and the Linear Solvation Energy Relationships", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, August, 1998.
Schade, B. "Mathematical Prediction and Pilot Plant Analysis", Master of Science Thesis, University of Minnesota, 1994.
Shaomin, Y., "Design Tools for Chemical Process Safety: Accident Probability", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, expected December, 1998.
Skraly, F.A., "Metabolic Engineering of an Improved 1,3-Propanediol Fermentation", Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, February, 1997.
Soni, N., "Application of Goal Programming to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Machining Processes", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, December, 1997.
Suri, R.P.S., "Thermal Regeneration of Adsorbents, and Photocatalytic Destruction of Hazardous Organic Compounds", Ph.D. Dissertation, Michigan Technological University, 1995.
Sutter, L.L., "Characterization of Lead Bearing Phases in Municipal Waste Combustor Fly Ash", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, 1995.
Toth, T.J., "Development of Software for Chemical Process Evaluation", Master of Science Thesis, Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, October, 1995.
Unger, A., W.W. Olson and J.W. Sutherland, "Environmental Advisory System for Concept Design: A Design Tool Using the Reprocessability Index System", a thesis paper for the Instituet fuer Allgemeinen Maschinenbau, Chemnitz, Germany, September 1995.
Vadrevu, S., "Product Value Modeling of Time Varying Performance Characteristics", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, October 1994.
Valjakka, T.K., "A Cost Simulation Model for Automotive Plastic Bumper Systems: A Life Cycle Approach", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, November, 1994.
Voigt, RA, "Modeling Metals Fate in Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plants", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, 1994.
Wentland, C.J., "Environmental Design Decisions for Discrete Product Parts Based on Geometric Attributes", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, March, 1996.
Whitmer, C., "Multicriteria Optimization of Environmentally Conscious Mechanical Design Decisions", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, September, 1995.
Wilkening, R.T., "Emissions from the Combustion of Flakeboard in a Laboratory-Scale Fixed Bed Combustor", Master of Science Thesis, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1993.
Wildfong, V., "A Comprehensive Model to Predict Fate of Volatile Organic Compounds in a Wastewater Treatment Facility", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, September, 1993.
Willemin, J. A., "Leaching Mechanisms of Lead and Cadmium from Municipal Waste Combustor Fly Ash", Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 1994.
Wingard, K.M., "An Innovative Method to Determine Biokinetic Constants to Assist Prediction of Organic Pollutant Fate", Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Unpublished Master of Science Thesis, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 1994.
Zhang, Y., "Detoxification of Water Using Fixed-Bed Photocatalysts", Environmental Engineering Ph.D. Thesis, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 1994.
Zheng, Y., "A Continuum Mechanics Model for Orthogonal Cutting", Ph.D. Thesis, Michigan Technological University, April, 1998.